COVID-19 surge in the US: The summer of hope ends in gloom

WASHINGTON (AP) — The summer that was supposed to mark America’s independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were in March.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

COVID-19 surge in the US: The summer of hope ends in gloom

WASHINGTON (AP) — The summer that was supposed to mark America’s independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were in March.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

COVID-19 surge in the US: The summer of hope ends in gloom

WASHINGTON (AP) — The summer that was supposed to mark America’s independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were in March.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Instacart, others push incentives to get workers vaccinated

As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Companies push incentives to get workers vaccinated

As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry's enters the pet food business

Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry's.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry's enters the pet food business

Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry's.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry's enters the pet food business

Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry's.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb banning rioters, hate groups ahead of inauguration

Airbnb said Monday that it’s reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb banning rioters, hate groups ahead of inauguration

Airbnb said Monday that it’s reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry's enters the pet food business

Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry's.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread

Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas, despite pleas by public health experts who fear the result could be another surge in COVID-19 cases.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread

Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas, despite pleas by public health experts who fear the result could be another surge in COVID-19 cases.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread

Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas, despite pleas by public health experts who fear the result could be another surge in COVID-19 cases.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands

The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread

Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas, despite pleas by public health experts who fear the result could be another surge in COVID-19 cases.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands

The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands

The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb shares more than double in price in long-awaited IPO

Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove it can live up to investors’ sky-high expectations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb shares more than double in price in long-awaited IPO

Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove it can live up to investors’ sky-high expectations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb prices shares at $68 ahead of Thursday IPO

Thirteen years after its founders first rented air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment, Airbnb is making its long-awaited stock market debut.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut

DoorDash shares soared in its initial public offering Wednesday, capping a year of explosive growth for the food delivery company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb, resilient in pandemic, goes forward with IPO

Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove to investors that it sees more growth ahead.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb, resilient in pandemic, goes forward with IPO

Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove to investors that it sees more growth ahead.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb prices shares at $68 ahead of Thursday IPO

Thirteen years after its founders first rented air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment, Airbnb is making its long-awaited stock market debut.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut

DoorDash shares soared in its initial public offering Wednesday, capping a year of explosive growth for the food delivery company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

DoorDash shares soar 78% in stock market debut

DoorDash shares soared in its initial public offering Wednesday, capping a year of explosive growth for the food delivery company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

DoorDash sets share price at $102 ahead of Wednesday IPO

DoorDash has priced its shares at $102 apiece heading into its stock market debut Wednesday, valuing the 7-year-old food delivery company at nearly $39.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IPO caps year of growth - but still no profit - for DoorDash

DoorDash is capping a year of explosive growth with an initial public offering of its stock, hoping to keep the momentum going even if demand for food delivery eases in a post-pandemic world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IPO caps year of growth - but still no profit - for DoorDash

DoorDash is capping a year of explosive growth with an initial public offering of its stock, hoping to keep the momentum going even if demand for food delivery eases in a post-pandemic world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

DoorDash sets share price at $102 ahead of Wednesday IPO

DoorDash has priced its shares at $102 apiece heading into its stock market debut Wednesday, valuing the 7-year-old food delivery company at nearly $39.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb hopes to raise up to $2.6B in mid-December IPO

Airbnb hopes to raise as much as $2.6 billion in its initial public stock offering this month, betting investors will see its home-sharing model as the future of travel.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb hopes to raise up to $2.6B in mid-December IPO

Airbnb hopes to raise as much as $2.6 billion in its initial public stock offering this month, betting investors will see its home-sharing model as the future of travel.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb hopes to raise $2.6b in mid-December IPO

Airbnb hopes to raise as much as $2.6 billion in its initial public stock offering this month, betting investors will see its home-sharing model as the future of travel.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings

About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings

About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb details years of losses ahead of planned IPO

Airbnb was losing money even before the pandemic struck and cut its revenue by almost a third, the home-sharing company revealed in documents filed Monday ahead of a planned initial public offering of its stock.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Airbnb details years of losses ahead of planned IPO

Airbnb was losing money even before the pandemic struck and cut its revenue by almost a third, the home-sharing company revealed in documents filed Monday ahead of a planned initial public offering of its stock.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Correction: Virus Outbreak-Business Travel story

In a Nov. 11, 2020, story about the future of business travel, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of one of the subjects of the story. His name is Brandon Contreras, not Brian Contreras.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Correction: Virus Outbreak-Business Travel story

In a Nov. 11, 2020, story about the future of business travel, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of one of the subjects of the story. His name is Brandon Contreras, not Brian Contreras.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Correction: Virus Outbreak-Business Travel story

In a Nov. 11, 2020, story about the future of business travel, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of one of the subjects of the story. His name is Brandon Contreras, not Brian Contreras.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Correction: Virus Outbreak-Business Travel story

In a Nov. 11, 2020, story about the future of business travel, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of one of the subjects of the story. His name is Brandon Contreras, not Brian Contreras.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life

Brian Contreras represents the worst fears of the lucrative business travel industry.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life

Brian Contreras represents the worst fears of the lucrative business travel industry.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life

For the lucrative business travel industry, Brian Contreras represents its worst fears.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Beyond Meat shares plummet on weak 3Q, McDonald's questions

Beyond Meat's stock plummeted Monday after company executives struggled to explain the company's weaker-than-expected third quarter sales and answer questions about whether it will make plant-based burgers for McDonald's.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Beyond Meat shares plummet on weak 3Q, McDonald's questions

Beyond Meat's stock plummeted Monday after company executives struggled to explain the company's weaker-than-expected third quarter sales and answer questions about whether it will make plant-based burgers for McDonald's.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Beyond Meat falls short in 3Q as restaurants struggle

Beyond Meat said Monday that it felt the full force of the coronavirus pandemic in the third quarter, leading to worse-than-expected financial results.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Hershey's Halloween sales up despite fewer trick-or-treaters

Hershey says its Halloween candy sales were up slightly this year despite a lower turnout of trick-or-treaters amid the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Insider Q&A: Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno

As coronavirus lockdowns hit the U.S. in March, Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno called an emergency meeting for his 12-member executive team.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Insider Q&A: Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno

As coronavirus lockdowns hit the U.S. in March, Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno called an emergency meeting for his 12-member executive team.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Marriott bounces back as activity in China surges

Marriott is reporting dramatic improvements in the third quarter as travel demand rebounded in China.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Hershey's Halloween sales up despite fewer trick-or-treaters

Hershey says its Halloween candy sales were up slightly this year despite a lower turnout of trick-or-treaters amid the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Marriott bounces back as activity in China surges

Marriott is reporting dramatic improvements in the third quarter as travel demand rebounded in China.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Hershey's Halloween sales up despite fewer trick-or-treaters

Hershey says its Halloween candy sales were up slightly this year despite a lower turnout of trick-or-treaters amid the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Hershey's Halloween sales up despite fewer trick-or-treaters

Hershey says its Halloween candy sales were up slightly this year despite a lower turnout of trick-or-treaters amid the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Marriott bounces back as activity in China surges

Marriott is reporting dramatic improvements in the third quarter as travel demand rebounded in China.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Another restaurant chain, Friendly's, hits wall in pandemic

WILBRAHAM, Mass. (AP) — Friendly's Restaurants, the 85-year-old East Coast dining chain known for its Fribble milkshakes and ice cream sundaes, is filing for bankruptcy protection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Another restaurant chain, Friendly's, hits wall in pandemic

WILBRAHAM, Mass. (AP) — Friendly's Restaurants, the 85-year-old East Coast dining chain known for its Fribble milkshakes and ice cream sundaes, is filing for bankruptcy protection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

McDonald's hires diversity chief amid corporate turmoil

McDonald’s is hiring a new chief diversity officer as it struggles with charges of harassment and racism at all levels of the company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Another restaurant chain, Friendly's, hits wall in pandemic

WILBRAHAM, Mass. (AP) — Friendly's Restaurants, the 85-year-old East Coast dining chain known for its Fribble milkshakes and ice cream sundaes, is filing for bankruptcy protection.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

McDonald's hires diversity chief amid corporate turmoil

McDonald’s is hiring a new chief diversity officer as it struggles with charges of harassment and racism at all levels of the company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo

For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Airbnb sets up endowment, council for hosts ahead of IPO

Airbnb is setting up an endowment fund to support its 4 million hosts as part of its upcoming initial public offering.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo

For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Airbnb sets up endowment, council for hosts ahead of IPO

Airbnb is setting up an endowment fund to support its 4 million hosts as part of its upcoming initial public offering.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo

For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Airbnb sets up endowment, council for hosts ahead of IPO

Airbnb is setting up an endowment fund to support its 4 million hosts as part of its upcoming initial public offering.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo

For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Airbnb sets up endowment, council for hosts ahead of IPO

Airbnb is setting up an endowment fund to support its 4 million hosts as part of its upcoming initial public offering.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Thanksgiving feast or famine? Turkey industry left to guess

For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Thanksgiving feast or famine? Turkey industry left to guess

For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dunkin' shares hit all-time high after holding buyout talks

The Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee chain has confirmed it's held talks to be taken private by a private equity firm, sending its shares rocketing to an all-time high Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dunkin' shares hit all-time high after holding buyout talks

The Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee chain has confirmed it's held talks to be taken private by a private equity firm, sending its shares rocketing to an all-time high Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Coca-Cola recovery continues as it grows leaner in pandemic

Coca-Cola measured gradual improvement in the third quarter as it focused on emerging leaner from the global pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Coca-Cola recovery continues as it grows leaner in pandemic

Coca-Cola measured gradual improvement in the third quarter as it focused on emerging leaner from the global pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Pilgrim's Pride reaches plea deal on chicken price-fixing

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. has reached a plea agreement with the U.S. government over charges of price-fixing in the chicken industry.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Pilgrim's Pride reaches plea deal on chicken price-fixing

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. has reached a plea agreement with the U.S. government over charges of price-fixing in the chicken industry.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning

Airbnb said Thursday it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning

Airbnb said Thursday it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests

Marriott says guests’ names, loyalty account information and other personal details may have been accessed in the second major data breach to hit the company in less than two years.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests

Marriott says guests’ names, loyalty account information and other personal details may have been accessed in the second major data breach to hit the company in less than two years.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it's not as easy as flipping a switch: Economies run on confidence, and that is likely to be in short supply for as long as coronavirus cases in the United States …

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it's not as easy as flipping a switch: Economies run on confidence, and that is likely to be in short supply for as long as coronavirus cases in the United States …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it's not as easy as flipping a switch: Economies run on confidence, and that is likely to be in short supply for as long as coronavirus cases in the United States …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers sew masks for health workers facing shortages

CHICAGO (AP) — Bill Purdue waterproofs basements for a living, but he has spent the past few days in his buddy's Washington, Indiana, auto trim and upholstery shop cutting rectangles of cotton fabric that his friend sews into face masks.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers sew masks for health workers facing shortages

CHICAGO (AP) — Bill Purdue waterproofs basements for a living, but he has spent the past few days in his buddy's Washington, Indiana, auto trim and upholstery shop cutting rectangles of cotton fabric that his friend sews into face masks.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers sew masks for health workers facing shortages

CHICAGO (AP) — Bill Purdue waterproofs basements for a living, but he has spent the past few days in his buddy's Washington, Indiana, auto trim and upholstery shop cutting rectangles of cotton fabric that his friend sews into face masks.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Airbnb, hotels seek US government aid as demand flattens

U.S. hotel companies are seeking $150 billion in direct aid for their workers for what they say is an unprecedented fall-off in demand because of the new coronavirus.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Meat companies say: Eat your veggies

Meat companies are making it easier for you to eat your vegetables by blending them into burgers, meatballs and sausages.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Car deals abound - if you want a 2015 model

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

The new pod

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Future road trip preview?

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Say hello to Elio

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Web sites can take some hassle out of car buying

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Driving the economy?

DETROIT - The government shutdown dampened - but didn't stall - Americans' demand for new cars and trucks.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Lexus, Toyota lead auto reliability survey

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Good things in small packages

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Late to the Chinese market, Ford aims to catch up

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hard to stay at the top

DETROIT - Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they're not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Difference of opinion

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Step on the gas

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hitting the gas

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Solid as a rock

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Auto industry has best January since 2008

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Plenty to show off

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Toyota on top in latest Consumer Reports survey

DETROIT - And the winner is ... Japan.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Auto sales, home prices help buoy economy

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Flying off the showroom floor

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Buying American

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Blue oval blues

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Exposing the weak link

DETROIT - For the first time in more than 20 years, U.S. automakers are questioning a pillar of manufacturing: The practice of bringing parts to assembly lines right before they're used.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Auto sales surge in March

DETROIT - Appealing small cars, low interest rates, truck deals and unseasonably warm weather helped the auto industry achieve its best monthly performance in almost four years in March.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More natural gas vehicles hit the market

DETROIT - More natural gas-powered vehicles will hit the market soon, as rising gasoline prices, booming natural gas production and proposed tax credits make them a more attractive option. But they're a long way from being a common sight in U.S. driveways.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Auto sales start strong in 2012

DETROIT - 2012 is already looking like a winner for automakers -- just one month into the year.

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A done deal

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Reviving Lincoln

DETROIT - Lincoln was once the pinnacle of luxury. Continental limousines carried presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan. Town Cars ferried executives through Manhattan. Athletes and rappers cruised around in Navigator SUVs.

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GM CEO wants to speed up change

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Ford shares tumble as 3Q profit falls to $1.6B

DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford has generated big profits for so long that investors were bound to get spoiled.

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Toyota debuts new Camry

DEARBORN, Mich. - The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in America for nearly 15 years, its reputation for reliability keeping it on top even when the carmaker was hurt by major safety recalls.

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GM, Ford have good month

DETROIT - Gas prices hit a sweet spot for automakers last month. They fell far enough to spur pickup truck sales, yet remained so high that small cars sold well, sometimes just hours after reaching dealers' lots.

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Stepping on the gas

DETROIT - GM is on Cruze control.

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With gas nearing $4, Americans opt for small cars

DETROIT - Americans are going for smaller cars as gas prices march higher.

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Auto sales up with economy

DETROIT - Americans bought smaller cars and SUVs in March, as higher gas prices made fuel efficiency a top priority and rising employment meant more first-time buyers bought a vehicle.

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Ford stock falls after company misses expectations

DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co. is the most profitable it's been in a decade, since the days when Americans were snapping up SUVs. But maintaining that momentum - and meeting the high expectations of buyers, workers and investors - will be a big challenge in the coming year.

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US auto sales remain sluggish

DETROIT - New models and Labor Day promotions didn't do much to fire Americans' appetites for new cars in September.

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GM's Lutz says hybrids, electrics are future

WARREN, Mich. - General Motors Co. will keep making big trucks and SUVs because U.S. buyers demand them, but a major portion of them will be gas-electric hybrids in the near future, retiring Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said Friday.

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